Best 13 Chinese Chicken Salad I Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and refreshing salad that combines the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine with the convenience of a quick and easy-to-make dish? Look no further than Chinese Chicken Salad I! This tantalizing salad bursts with a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating this delicious salad, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result every time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate Chinese Chicken Salad I!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili paste
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
Juice of 1 lime
3 cups chopped cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie
2 cups chopped Napa cabbage
2 cups chopped romaine
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup bagged matchstick carrots
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
6 mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Put the peanut oil, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, garlic and lime juice in a small mason jar and secure the lid. Shake vigorously until well combined. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Put the chicken, cabbage, romaine, kale, carrots, edamame, almonds, peanuts and bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss.
  • Transfer to a platter or individual plates. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and garnish with the cilantro, mint and toasted sesame seeds.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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The greatest chicken salad, especially if your clan isn't crazy about the usual soy flavored dressing.

Provided by Ann Black

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
4 green onions, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced thin
½ cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
6 ounces Chinese noodles, heated briefly to crisp
6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup peanut oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, lettuce, green onion, celery, nuts, seeds and noodles. Mix all together. Set aside.
  • To Make Dressing: Put vinegar in a small bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar before adding oil. Shake/Beat well.
  • Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 756.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD I



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I devised this salad on my own...it's not only relatively low in fat but great in taste too! If sweet and sour sauce is unavailable, plum sauce can be substituted.

Provided by JLWS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 pinch ground ginger
6 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
½ cup cornflakes cereal
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Pour sweet and sour sauce into a large bowl. Sprinkle ground ginger into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the sauce.
  • Place romaine lettuce and bean sprouts into the bowl of sauce and toss it a few times.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and toss it thoroughly with the lettuce and bean sprouts.
  • Transfer the salad into a large serving bowl or 4 separate serving bowls. Top with cornflakes, almonds and a pinch of black ground pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 333.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large carrot, peeled
3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

  • 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
  • For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 head napa cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups)
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges in water, drained
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or chili sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallions, water chestnuts, Mandarin orange and sliced chicken. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, brown sugar and chili sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top each serving with 2 teaspoons toasted almonds.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound asparagus, ends removed, and cut in thirds diagonally
1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
  • Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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A perfect salad for leftover BBQ, boiled, broiled or baked chicken. A very crunchy salad with a tasty sweet Asian-style dressing. The kids love it too! The Chinese rice noodles are of the cellophane type and can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. They are often in rectangle form and in clear packaging.

Provided by D

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
  • To prepare the Chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. They will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. As they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. Be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. Once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
  • In a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. Serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. You can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Here's a cool, easy entree perfect for steamy summer days! You can do most of the preparation for this dish ahead of time and just mix it together before serving. The crispy lettuce and wonton skins keep this dish light, while the chicken and dressing give it wonderful flavor. -Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Oil for deep-fat frying
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 head lettuce, shredded
4 green onions with tops, sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Deep-fry wonton strips in oil until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. , In a large salad bowl, gently combine the chicken, lettuce, green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, add fried wonton skins to salad; pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Ellen Chao from Manhattan Beach, CA, writes: "I make this salad when I entertain guests. It looks impressive and tastes delicious. My kids love it, too - especially with the fried wonton skins." When chicken Caesar loses appeal, this salad, with its soy dressing and fried wontons, is a substitute worth the betrayal.

Provided by Ellen Chao

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Nut     Soy     Vegetable     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Pea     Cabbage     Gourmet     California     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For fried wontons (optional)
20 square wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
About 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil
For salad
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed 1 lb Napa cabbage, cored, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips (about 6 cups)
1 pound Napa cabbage
1 (1-lb) head of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (from a 2 1/2-lb rotisserie chicken)
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer (if making wontons)

Steps:

  • Make fried wontons:
  • Cut wonton wrappers into 1/2-inch-wide strips and separate on paper towels.
  • Heat 3/4 inch oil in a wide 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until it registers 350°F on thermometer. Fry strips, 5 or 6 at a time, gently turning over once with a slotted spoon, until just golden, 15 to 30 seconds per batch (some strips will fold and curl). Transfer to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.
  • Make salad:
  • Cook snow peas in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain in a colander and pat dry. Cut diagonally into 1-inch-wide pieces and put in a large bowl with cabbage and romaine.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add sesame oil and vegetable oil in a slow stream, whisking until sugar is dissolved and dressing is combined well. Toss chicken and scallions with 1/3 cup of dressing in another large bowl. Whisk remaining dressing (it will separate), then add cabbage mixture, cilantro, almonds, and sesame seeds to chicken and toss with enough remaining dressing to coat. Sprinkle with wontons (if using).

EASY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad is always a hit. Everyone loves it! Can be refrigerated 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (such as Nissin® Top Ramen)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss chicken meat, cabbage, onions, ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds together in a large bowl. Beat olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 486.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Here's a bright and flavorful way to use up leftover cold chicken that can be thrown together in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 cup corn or peanut oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 cups small lettuce leaves, like baby romaine, Boston or mesclun
4 cups leftover roasted chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeño chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, mustard and ginger together. Whisk in oils, and season to taste with salt, pepper and more sugar and vinegar if needed. Dressing should have a nice balance of sweet and tart.
  • In a large bowl toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of dressing until lightly dressed. Arrange around sides of a large serving bowl or platter.
  • Toss chicken, celery, peppers and cilantro in a bowl with dressing until well coated. Arrange in center of serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken breast. With this great salad, dinner is quick, and you don't have to turn on the oven.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens, washed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 medium-size cooked chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and shredded

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable and sesame oils in large bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Add salad mixture and cilantro, tossing to coat all pieces.
  • Add chicken; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 753.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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A delightfully light chicken salad with just the right amount of crunch. I make this quite regularly as it's easy and really refreshing. And, ok, I'm addicted to it. ;o) If you can't get Napa cabbage, try iceberg lettuce, but don't use savoy cabbage or anything else; they're way too firm. Don't skip the exploding maifun rice noodles which are the hallmark of this salad. They can be found in any Asian market and some larger supermarkets. Dynasty is one brand of Maifun, aka rice sticks.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 22m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large chicken breasts
4 teaspoons teriyaki sauce (or 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus 1 tsp. oyster sauce)
1 head napa cabbage
2 -3 stalks green onions, diagonally sliced thin
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (you can optionally toast them)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 ounces dried rice noodles ("Maifun" rice stick noodles at Asian markets)
vegetable oil (for deep frying the rice sticks, about 3/4 cup)
1/8 cup light sesame oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/8 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (if white vinegar, can use less)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
fried wonton wrapper (strips) (optional)

Steps:

  • Parboil the chicken until cooked through. Let cool. Tear into very small pieces with your fingers (easier than cutting and looks better!) and stir fry with the teriyaki sauce for one minute. Set aside.
  • *** OR, you could cut the raw chicken up into 1-2" cubes and stir-fry with the teriyaki sauce until done, then shred by hand when cool.
  • Chop, not tear, the Napa cabbage into roughly 1/4" x 2" strips. Add the green onion, almond slivers, sesame seeds, cilantro and chicken and gently toss.
  • Heat the vegetable oil to 375F degrees. Test a couple of maifun noodles by dropping them in the hot oil; if they "explode" immediately, your oil is hot enough. Deep fry the remaining maifun noodles in batches (they puff up to 5 times their original size) and drain on paper towels. Be gentle... they're fragile.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in cruet and shake well. To serve, very gently fold noodles into salad, then add dressing at the last minute to maintain salad crispness. Top with fried wonton wrapper strips.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is overcooked will be tough and dry.
  • Shred the chicken into small pieces. This will help it to absorb the flavors of the dressing.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavor of the chicken and vegetables.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will help to prevent the dressing from making the salad soggy.

Conclusion:

Chinese chicken salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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